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Rapsody Delivers Another Lyrical Masterclass On “Please Don’t Cry”

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Rapsody is one of the most talented rappers in the game. Her music represents the sort of quality and reflectiveness that typified the backpack genre. She feels cut from the same cloth as Phonte, Mos Def, and her mentor, 9th Wonder. Rapsody broke through with her 2017 album, Laila’s Wisdom, but she’s been notably absent throughout the 2020s. Please Don’t Cry is her first new album in five years, and we’re happy to confirm that she hasn’t missed a step. If anything, she’s gotten better.

If Rapsody’s previous release, Eve, was about tributing her heroes, than Please Don’t Cry is about looking inward. She described the album on Instagram as a “love story with the reflection in the mirror,” an appreciation of all things “raw” and “imperfect.” The lyrical content of the album’s best songs bear this out. “3 A.M.” is a jazzy meditation on connecting with a loved one, and the Erykah Badu vocals on the hook embellish its smooth qualities. “Stand Tall” and “Lonely Women” are similar mid-tempo tracks that see Rapsody talk about the way people perceive and judge her. The latter, in particular, addresses the way people assume her sexuality based on her appearance.

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Rapsody Sounds Sharper Than Ever On New Album

Please Don’t Cry isn’t a one-dimensional listen, however. There are plenty of hard-hitting instrumentals that liven things up and prove that Rapsody can outmaneuver most of her male peers. “Black Popstar” and “Asteroids” are prime examples of this gear shift. The latter features a chugging Hit-Boy beat that ranks among the best instrumental flourishes on the album. “Raw” is another gritty showcase that sees Rapsody trade bars with Lil Wayne. Please Don’t Cry does run a bit long, at 22 tracks, but the rapper has been gone for a long time, and she had a lot to say. Listeners will be rewarded.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album Please Don’t Cry by Rapsody? Does the rapper deliver after five years away? What is your favorite song and why? Did any features steal the show? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Rapsody. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Please Don’t Cry Tracklist:

  1. She’s Expecting You (featuring Phylicia Rashad)
  2. Marlanna
  3. Asteroids (featuring Hit-Boy)
  4. Look What You’ve Done
  5. DND (It’s Personal) [featuring Bee-B]
  6. Black Popstar (featuring DIXSON)
  7. Stand Tall
  8. That One Time
  9. 3 AM (featuring Erykah Badu)
  10. Loose Rocks (featuring Alex Isley)
  11. Diary of a Mad B*tch (featuring Bibi Bourelly)
  12. Never Enough (featuring Keznamdi)
  13. He Shot Me
  14. God’s Light
  15. Back In My Bag
  16. Niko’s Interlude (featuring Niko Brim)
  17. Raw (featuring Lil Wayne)
  18. Lonely Women
  19. A Ballad for Homegirls (featuring Baby Tate)
  20. Please Don’t Cry (Interlude)
  21. Faith
  22. Forget Me Not (featuring Amber Navran & Phylicia Rashad)

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Yhapojj Delivers His Anticipated Album “P.S. F*** You”

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Yhapojj became a massive target for us to cover just a few short weeks ago when he dropped a new track called “SSwerve Geeked.” It was our first time reviewing any of his music and we can see why he has been garnering some buzz. For those who are not familiar with him, he is only 19 and calls Hunstville, Alabama home. His career saw a start during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it seems as if that time in our country spawned a lot of hip-hop artists. When he dropped that single, we got word that Yhapojj would be dropping a new album P.S. F*** You.

Well, that time has come and like his previous albums, it is almost exclusively Yhapojj and no one else. The only feature, Lil Tony Official, lands on the project’s lead single. A lot of people have been thoroughly enjoying this since its release. What we can say about it is that it is unique due to Yhapo’s flows, deliveries, and instrumental choices.

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Listen To P.S. F*** You By Yhapojj

It is definitely not your standard trap rap record that you hear every other day. However, his style will definitely be an adjustment for quite a large number of listeners. This project is not offensive by any means. However, we feel it will take a few listens to understand the direction and unorthodox rapping from Yhapojj.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album P.S. F*** You by Yhapojj? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest of his discography and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Yhapojj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

P.S. F*** You Tracklist:

  1. Inner Problems
  2. Ima Starr
  3. Turnin Lane
  4. U Again
  5. Make Sum Noise
  6. BS Witcha
  7. Fly
  8. SSwerve Geeked (with Lil Tony Official)
  9. Funnyman
  10. Futuristic N****
  11. Whats Up Wit
  12. Feelings
  13. Touch Evb
  14. Pic
  15. Fine Too
  16. Belly
  17. 2o24

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“Omega Music Vol. 1” Shows That UnoTheActivist Has Star Potential

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UnoTheActivist is displaying that he can really flourish in the trap scene with his newest offering Omega Music Vol. 1. This marks the second album for the Atlanta, Georgia in 2024, following up a release from April called Music B4 Music. Leading up to the release of Omega Music Vol. 1, UnoTheActivist put out a trio of promotional cuts which began to rollout in February. Those include the ghoulish banger “Lil X,” “M’s (MMM MMM),” and the tape’s eventual closer “2Chainz.” The reason we well that Uno, or The Act, can really stand out amongst his bigger contemporaries is his approach.

On this project in particular, the prolific 28-year-old has a great ear for beats for starters. Across OMV1, he selects a lot of ear-grabbing instrumentals that are extremely woozy, moody, and detailed. Some of the best examples of this include “M’s,” “Futuristic Swaver,” and “ChieffKeffSossaa.” He is also able to flow really well, with “Uh Huh” and “Lil X” being our favorite tracks in that regard.

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Listen To Omega Music Vol. 1 By The Act & UnoTheActivist

Perhaps the one drawback of this album is that Uno is clearly influenced by Lil Uzi Vert and Chief Keef to some extent. In fact, he does a pretty solid job at recreating the latter’s cadence and rap style on “ChieffKeffSossaa.” But, if he wants to truly separate himself, having a more distinctive voice. Other than that, this a solid project with plenty of heat on it.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album Omega Music Vol.1 by UnoThe Activist? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest UnoTheActivist’s discography? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding UnoTheActivist. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Omega Music Vol. 1 Tracklist:

  1. Lil X
  2. Cactus Jack with Bear1Boss
  3. M’s (MMM MMM)
  4. Futuristic Swaver
  5. Bow!
  6. Big Spenda
  7. Amber Alert!
  8. ChieffKeffSossaa
  9. Uh Huh
  10. 2Chainz

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Noodah05 Is Popping Out For “5 MIN OF FAME” On His New LP

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With the burgeoning Atlanta rap scene, it is extremely tough for artists to pop off and grow a comitted fanbase. Perhaps that is what Noodah05 is trying to avoid for now at least on his latest album 5 MIN OF FAME. In a recent interview with Remixd Magazine, the Georgia rapper and crooner spoke about the meaning behind this newest title in his discography. “Me getting my five minutes of fame. I feel like it’s really me letting the world in for five minutes. All I need is five minutes of fame. I’m not trying to be here too long.”

That is certainly interesting view, as most artists are looking blow up almost immediately. However, he seems to accept that he is not a superstar yet. “I feel like I’m a hidden gem. It don’t make me mad, I embrace it, Noodah05 said. “It’s like ‘we gatekeeping him, only because he so hard.’ You feel me? I understand it a lil bit from a fan standpoint.”

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Listen To 5 MIN OF FAME By Noodah05

On 5 MIN OF FAME, Noodah05 is bringing a nice blend of melodic and hard-hitting trunk knockers across the tight 13-song project. This is his follow-up to Bigger Now, which dropped in late September of 2023. The 4PF (Lil Baby’s label) signee decided to opt against including features, perhaps to feed into that 5 MIN OF FAME mentality of letting people only here him for a short time. However, he did mention that it was hard to not include any features. Regardless, Noodah05 was stoked to be getting this out. “This time around I’m excited. I’m waiting to see everybody reaction.” We are indeed excited for him and for what will be coming down the pipeline because this tape is a solid listen.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album 5 MIN OF FAME by Noodah05? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Do you think any of the songs should have had a feature? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest of his discography? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Noodah05. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

5 MIN OF FAME Tracklist:

  1. Bad Guy
  2. Party
  3. Never Change
  4. I Can’t Go For That
  5. Goin Down
  6. Checkmate/Whole Lotta
  7. My Fault
  8. Siren
  9. Round Of Applause
  10. Tameka’s Interlude
  11. Can We Talk
  12. Johnny Dang
  13. Otherside

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Childish Gambino Finally Completes “Atavista,” A Journey 4 Years In The Making

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Childish Gambino, one of the most creative and unpredictable artists we have in modern hip-hop, has made a long-awaited return. Even after dropping 3.15.20 back in March of 2020, the California multi-hyphenate showed that he was far from done with it. Over the last couple of months, Donald Glover had been dropping GILGA Radio episodes/livestreams that previewed new tracks, as well as some that hardcore fans were familiar with. Now, Childish Gambino is ready to show what he has been working on for these last four years with Atavista.

There was not really information as to when this more refined set of tracks would be available, at least up until late last night. But now that it is finally here, Gambino has been blowing up social media with updates about his worldwide tour, as well as future plans for Atavista and other projects. In a recent post on X, he revealed that a “special vinyl [is] coming soon w/ visuals for each song.” Additionally, he let the cat out of the bag that “the all new childish gambino album comes out in the summer.”

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Listen To Atavista By Childish Gambino

That could be a reference to Bando Stone & the New World, which is his supposed final album as Gambino, but also the title of another movie that he is working on. Finally, he announced that you can check out an accompanying music video for “Little Foot Big Foot” featuring Young Nudy. Speaking of guests, Atavista recruits Ariana Grande, 21 Savage, Ink, Kadhja Bonet, and Summer Walker. Be sure to check out the tape with the links above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album Atavista by Childish Gambino? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Who had the strongest guest performance? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest of his discography? Which version of this record do you prefer and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Childish Gambino. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Atavista Tracklist:

  1. Atavista
  2. Algorhythm
  3. Time (feat. Ariana Grande)
  4. Psilocybae (Millennial Love) (feat. 21 Savage, Ink, & Kadhja Bonet)
  5. To Be Hunted
  6. Sweet Thang (feat. Summer Walker)
  7. Little Foot Big Foot (feat. Young Nudy)
  8. Why Go To The Party
  9. Human Sacrifice
  10. The Violence
  11. Final Church

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Kalan.FrFr Vows To “MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN” On Latest EP

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You could argue that the West Coast hip-hop scene has been run by Kendrick Lamar for the better part of a decade. If not, it is undeniable that he has been taking over for the last several weeks. His diss tracks and verses have been playing all throughout the streets of California in particular. “Not Like Us,” his most recent diss and perhaps the Drake kill shot, has sort of become the anthem out West. With that in mind, artists of lower stature, such as Kalan.FrFr, really have to come through with some major heat.

Kalan.FrFr is looking to put on for his hometown, and the state at large, with a new EP called MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN. The 29-year-old multi-hyphenate might not have the fan base of a K-Dot, but he certainly has the backing of a major label (Roc Nation), and the co-signs from plenty of big fish. Giving this new tape that West Coast street cred are fellow veterans YG, Ty Dolla $ign, as well as G Herbo and Spooky Jay. Kalan.FrFr is following up on a December 2023 EP, NOT HARD 2 UNDERSTAND, as well a 2022 LP, 222. Furthermore, leading up to MTWGA, the “Right Wit It” MC dropped one promo track, “EVERYBODY,” which called out all the gangs.

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Listen To MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN By Kalan.FrFr

So, how does Kalan.FrFr perform on this new EP? To be quite frank, it comes across as run of the mill West Coast fare. The track that managed to stand out to us was “NO MUNYON NO FUNYON” with G Herbo. The Chicago native brings an animated performance to break up the flow that Kalan brings, which is his trademark smooth flow. Additionally, Spooky Jay, has probably the most unique outing that will definitely grab your attention. But back to Kalan, he sort of recycles that formula across the rest of the tape. On top of that talking about the same topics (flexing and being around women), it gets even more redundant. The beats are passable and non-offensive, which is fine, but it just does not move the needle. Still, give the tape a chance with the links above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN by Kalan.FrFr? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Who had the strongest guest performance? Where do you rank this project amongst the rest of his discography? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kalan.FrFr. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN Tracklist:

  1. BAD B**** ON SEEN
  2. CAN’T GET IN (JEALOUS)
  3. EVERYBODY
  4. COOL DOWN (feat. YG)
  5. SILHOUETTE (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
  6. ANDFUK
  7. NO MUNYON NO FUNYON (feat. G Herbo)
  8. KEEP GOING (feat. Spooky Jay)

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Conway The Machine Confirms There Is Only One “SFK (Slant Face Killah)” On Latest Album

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So many big-ticket artists have come through with some fire releases today. Chief Keef, Ghostface Killah, and Gunna are just a handful, but Conway the Machine deserves to be in that conversation. The prolific and gritty Buffalo, New Yorker has been on a torrent streak of releases over the last year and today he is back with a new studio album. In fact, SFK (Slant Face Killah), is the fourth one in the discography of Conway The Machine.

Right from the true opening cut “Mutty” with the ever-so-consistent Stove God Cooks, you know that Conway is not playing around on this project. However, that point was clear when the promotional singles were rolling out. Additionally, SFK was bound to be great based on the stacked set of guest performers. With names like Joey Bada$$, Method Man, Swizz Beatz, Key Glock, Tech N9ne, and Raekwon in the fold, fire collaborations are bountiful.

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Listen To SFK (Slant Face Killah) By Conway The Machine

On this tape, Conway is delivering his usual dingy boom-bap formula on cuts like “Meth Back!” and “Mutty.” But he is also showing that he enjoys bodying trap beats on “Ten/Rya Interlude” and “Raw!” That is especially true on the latter, as Conway is like a hot knife through butter on the speedier drum pattern. Overall, Conway really brings it on the concise 14-song tracklist, and rarely feels like an afterthought at any point.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album SFK (Slant Face Killah) by Conway The Machine? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Who had the strongest guest performance? Where do you rank this project amongst his studio albums? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Conway The Machine. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

SFK (Slant Face Killah) Tracklist:

  1. Despertar
  2. Mutty (feat. Stove God Cooks)
  3. Give & Give with Cool & Dre
  4. Milano Nights, Pt. 1
  5. Kin Xpress (feat. Larry June)
  6. Meth Back! (feat. Method Man, Sk Da King & Flee Lord)
  7. Ninja Man with Swizz Beatz
  8. Vertino with Joey Bada$$
  9. Ten/Rya Interlude with Key Glock (feat. Rya Maxwell)
  10. Dasani
  11. Raw! with Tech N9ne
  12. Surf & Turf with Jay Worthy (feat. T.F, 2 Eleven & Ab-Soul)
  13. Karimi
  14. The Red Moon In Osaka (feat. Raekwon)

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Ghostface Killah Continues To “Set The Tone” For What It Means To Be A Legend On New LP

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Ghostface Killah managed to stand out in a group full of legends when he was with the Wu-Tang Clan. Now, the Staten Island native is making his presence felt in a similar way, even in today’s landscape. After four years of not dropping a new album, Ghostface Killah has just ended the dry spell with Set The Tone (Guns & Roses). This marks his 12th solo effort and excitingly, this is the East Coast spitter’s first release underneath Nas’ label, Mass Appeal.

Leading up to this moment, Killah put out two singles; “YUPP!” with Remy Ma and “Scar Tissue” featuring Nas. Additionally, over the last week, he had been getting fans hyped for Set The Tone on his social media platforms. “HOLD TIGHT THIS ALBUM HAS 🔥 FIRE 🔥 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE…. GUNS & ROSES, Ghostface said while promoting “Scar Tissue on IG.” Those words from the now 54-year-old (as of May 9), are quite true, as he brings different genres, like dancehall, to the table.

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Listen To Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) By Ghostface Killah

Outside of this being a new album from an all-timer like Ghostface, another big draw for this album was the feature list. A lot of people, including were thrilled when we saw who was enlisted. From one of Kanye West’s better verses on “No Face,” to Beniton’s contagious energy on “Champion Sound,” there a lot of great variety. Ghostface shows why he still commands respect to this day on Set The Tone.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) by Ghostface Killah? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Who had the strongest guest performance? Where do you have Ghostface ranked amongst the greatest rappers of all time? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Ghostface Killah. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) Tracklist:

  1. 6 Minutes with Jim Jones, Sheek Louch, Harl3y
  2. Pair Of Hammers with Method Man
  3. Skate Odyssey with Raekwon, October London
  4. Scar Tissue with Nas
  5. Kilo In The Safe with Iceman
  6. Skit 1
  7. No Face with Kanye West
  8. Champion Sound with Beniton
  9. Cape Fear with Fat Joe, Har3ly
  10. Skit 2
  11. Plan B with Har3ly
  12. Bad B**** with Ja Rule, Trevor Jackson
  13. Locked In with AZ, Bee-B
  14. Skit 3
  15. Touch You with Shaun Wiah
  16. Shots with Busta Rhymes, Serani, Har3ly
  17. Trap Phone with Chucky HollyWood
  18. Outro Skit
  19. YUPP! with Remy Ma

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Chief Keef Reminds Us Of His Greatness On “Almighty So 2”

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One of hip-hop’s most elusive figures has finally delivered on the promise he made to his fan base about five years ago. Yes, you heard that right, Chicago drill icon Chief Keef has come through with Almighty So 2. Some may still be holding a grudge, but we are just happy this sequel is here. This is now his second project of the year, following up his collaborative mixtape with producer Mike WiLL Made-It DIRTY NACHOS. There were some rumblings that Chief Keef was going to drop Almighty So 2 back at the end of March.

However, after the rapper/producer tandem dropped their effort instead, hope dwindled that we would get two tapes in one month. Luckily though, we did not have to wait another 10 years for it. We mentioned how we were just elated that Keef followed through, but that does not mean squat if the project is a dud. Thankfully, the now 28-year-old veteran is bringing some of his most consistent material.

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Listen To Almighty So 2 By Chief Keef

Keef is rapping like he still has something to prove and the beats (which he had a hand in) just slap. The samples are incorporated to perfection and there is a bevy of them. Features are also a major factor to the tape’s success, too. Lil Gnar, Tierra Whack, Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Ballout, all bring something to the table. You can check out Almighty So 2 with the links above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new mixtape Almighty So 2 by Chief Keef? So far, has this project lived up to the hype for you, why or why not? What tracks have you been gravitating toward? Who had the strongest guest performance? Does this project supersede the original for you, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Chief Keef. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Almighty So 2 Tracklist:

  1. Almighty (Intro)
  2. Neph Nem (feat. Ballout & G Herbo)
  3. Treat Myself
  4. Jesus Skit
  5. Jesus (feat. Lil Gnar)
  6. Too Trim
  7. Runner
  8. Banded Up (feat. Tierra Whack)
  9. Grape Trees (feat. Sexyy Red)
  10. 1,2,3
  11. Drifting Away
  12. Never Fly Here (feat. Quavo)
  13. Prince Charming
  14. Believe
  15. Tony Montana Flow
  16. I’m Tryna Sleep

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Gunna Returns With Stylish But Overlong “One Of Wun” Album

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Gunna has spent the last few years doing damage control. He was arrested in relation to the YSL Rico indictment, and his decision to cop a plea deal led to debate over whether he was “snitch.” It’s a tough label to tear off once it’s been applied, but the Georgia rapper has done a good job of redirecting fans back to his music. Gunna’s 2023 album, A Gift & a Curse, spawned his second top 10 hit, and his latest album, One of Wun, is an attempt to bolster his credibility as an artist.

One of Wun has some Gunna’s slickest album cuts to date. “whatsapp (wassam)” remains a standout, but it’s a credit to the uniformly excellent production that it sounds right at home. “collage” and “neck on a yacht” are braggadocios cuts that further the opulent, unhurried tone of the album as a whole. Gunna has more confidence than ever when it comes to finding catchy, unique rhyming pockets, and it shows. “On one tonight” and “still prevail” are low on substance but high on style. Frankly, that’s where Gunna excels.

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Gunna Goes For a More Stylish, Relaxed Sound

One of Wun is surprisingly light on features, though it actually plays to the album’s benefit. It’s a breath of fresh air when Normami and Leon Bridges show up on “$$$” and “clear my rain,” respectively. Gunna does surprisingly well on these more soulful cuts. Offset and Roddy Ricch provide the only guest verses, and the former absolutely steals the show on “prada dem.” It’s probably still the best song on the album. The biggest knock against One of Wun is that it’s too long. It’s 20 songs, and even on first listen, you can pick out tracks that could’ve been cut. There’s a better album within the finished product we got.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album One of Wun by Gunna? Is this the rapper’s best album yet? Which song is your favorite and why? Do you think the rapper is throwing subs at Future? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Gunna. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

One of Wun Tracklist:

  1. collage
  2. one of wun
  3. neck on a yacht
  4. whatsapp (wassam)
  5. hakuna matata
  6. prada dem (featuring Offset)
  7. treesh
  8. one one tonight
  9. back in the a
  10. trio
  11. still prevail
  12. blackjack
  13. $$$ (featuring Normani)
  14. clear my rain (featuring Leon Bridges)
  15. conscience
  16. the time
  17. let it breathe (featuring Roddy Rich)
  18. life’s changing
  19. today i did good
  20. time reveals, be careful what you wish for

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